Surgical Tools & Techniques

With the Association of periOperative Registered NursesSaturday, November 3, 200710am – 3:30pm

Forget those medical shows on TV. Get the true scoop on surgical tools and techniques from members of the Association of periOperative Room Nurses (AORN). Their fascinating demonstrations will be performed without the use of real patients at the Exploratorium on Saturday, November 3, from 10am–3:30pm. Try your hand at a "seedectomy," where you’ll have a chance to use keyhole instruments to remove a seed from a pumpkin. These demonstrations will take place at the Exploratorium and are free with museum admission.

AORN's mision is to support registered nurses and achieve optimal outcomes for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures.

About the Exploratorium
The Exploratorium is a playful learning laboratory of more than 600 interactive exhibits and experiences that ignite curiosity and transform the way people learn. Since 1969, the Exploratorium has influenced generations of entrepreneurs, artists, scientists, teachers, students, children, museum professionals and everyday doers, reaching nearly 180 million people annually from around the globe.